{"product_id":"lemon","title":"Lemon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eCitrus limon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotany and\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrigins\u003c\/strong\u003e: The lemon tree is believed to be a native of south-eastern China. It is believed to arrived to Europe via Persia and the Middle East with the returning crusaders in the 12th century. Columbus brought lemon and orange seeds on his second voyage to the West Indies in 1493. Little did he know he would be found the world's largest lemon industry by the 20th century. The lemon tree fruits all year round, the fruits appearing with a deep green colour and ripening to a bright yellow. Lemon oil is mostly cultivated in California and Florida and in southern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod of Extraction\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eLemon oil is obtained from the peel by cold expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Conventional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical and Traditional Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lemon juice was considered the best of all antiscorbutics (a remedy for scurvy). English ships were required by law to carry sufficient lemon or lime juice for every seaman to have once daily after being at sea for ten days or more. The juice was used as a diaphoretic and diuretic. Lemon juice is highly recommended in acute rheumatism and sometimes given to counteract narcotic poisons. The juice is a good astringent and is said to be the best cure for severe, obstinate hiccoughs, and is helpful in jaundice and hysterical palpitation of the heart. Lemon oil is extensively used in pharmaceuticals as a flavouring agent, and as a fragrance ingredient in soaps, detergents and perfumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePharmacology and Clinical Studies\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lemon oil has exhibited antimicrobial properties. Studies in Japan found that when dispersed through the room, lemon oil reduced typing errors by 54%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCirculatory System\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lemon oil is an excellent tonic for the circulatory system, reducing blood viscosity and helping to break up plaque deposits in the arteries, reducing cholesterol. It is an excellent remedy for tonifying the blood vessels and it may be used for varicose veins, broken capillaries, haemorrhoids and nosebleeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmune System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: The antimicrobial qualities of lemon oil are very useful for treating the symptoms of colds, flu, bronchitis and asthma. Lemon oil kills Diphtheria bacilli in 20 minutes at a dilution of only 0.2%. Lemon oil is often referred to as having immune-stimulating properties, meaning that it stimulates the production of white blood cells to fight off invading bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLymphatic System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: Lemon oil can be used as a mild detoxifier and is very useful for the treatment of toxaemia or for cellulite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNervous System\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: Lemon oil is reputed to have 'high vibrations' which can lift the spirits and overcome mental fatigue. Lemon oil clears the mind very effectively and is said to aid in the decision making process without over stimulating the mind. In fact, it can be very calming for those who are emotionally overwrought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSkin Care\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lemon oil acts as an astringent, counteracting overproduction of sebum, and is especially useful for teenage problem skins. It tones aging skin and has antibacterial properties that are beneficial for the treatment of acne and boils. It is recommended for treating warts and verrucae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lemon oil is non-toxic, non-irritating. Sensitisation can occur in some people. It should not be used on the skin prior to exposure to the sun as it is photo-toxic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10ml, 30ml, 50ml (for 100ml and above, please contact us)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE NATURALIST GRANDEUR","offers":[{"title":"10ml","offer_id":47799283351804,"sku":"TNG0001-LEM10ML","price":59.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml","offer_id":47799283384572,"sku":"TNG0002-LEM30ML","price":169.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml","offer_id":47799283417340,"sku":"TNG0003-LEM50ML","price":259.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/6640\/7164\/files\/Lemon.png?v=1756027140","url":"https:\/\/www.thenaturalistgrandeur.com.sg\/products\/lemon","provider":"The Naturalist Grandeur","version":"1.0","type":"link"}